Ohio County

Ohio County is an administrative division in Kentucky featuring farmland, rolling hills, and waterways including the Rough River and Green River. The region displays typical rural terrain with scattered farms and natural river systems.

The county was established in December 1798 as Kentucky's 35th county and originally covered more territory than today. Parts were later separated to form the counties of Daviess and Hancock.

The name reflects connections early settlers made to eastern regions that influenced the naming choice. Today local newspapers and radio stations shape community life by covering events across the rural areas.

Hartford serves as the administrative center offering services in education, law enforcement, and emergency response. The rural layout is best explored by car since communities and attractions are scattered throughout the area.

The area was long a significant coal producer and played an important role in regional economy and employment. This mining activity still shapes the appearance and infrastructure of several communities.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: December 17, 1798

Capital city: Hartford

Shares border with: Hancock County, Breckinridge County, Grayson County, Butler County, Muhlenberg County, McLean County, Daviess County

Website: http://ohiocounty.ky.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.47000,-86.84000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30